Tika Sumpter
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| Tika Sumpter | |
|---|---|
| Born | Euphemia Sumpter June 20, 1983 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Website | |
| http://www.tikasumpter.com | |
Euphemia "Tika" Sumpter (born June 20, 1983)[citation needed] is an American actress known for her role as Layla Williamson on One Life to Live.[1]
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[edit] Private Life
Born in Hollis, Queens, Sumpter studied at Marymount Manhattan College where she majored in communications.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
She began her career modeling and appeared in commercials for Hewlett-Packard and Liz Claiborne's Curve fragrances. In 2004, she served as the co-host for the N network series Best Friend's Date. The following year she landed the role of Layla Williamson on One Life to Live.
From January to May 2011, Sumpter appeared on Gossip Girl as Raina Thorpe, the daughter of Russell Thorpe and Chuck Bass' former love interest.[2]
She played singer Jason Derülo's girlfriend in the video for his song "It Girl".[3]
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Brooklyn's Finest | Neighborhood Girl | |
| Whisper Me a Lullaby | Emma | ||
| 2010 | Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming | Niki | |
| 2011 | What's Your Number? | Jamie | |
| Whisper Me a Lullaby | Emma | Post-production | |
| 2012 | Think Like a Man | Dominic's Girlfriend | Filming |
| Sparkle | Delores Williams | Post-production | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005–2011 | One Life to Live | Layla Williamson | 234 episodes Role held: July 15, 2005 - January 24, 2011 Nominated – Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama (2008) |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Vegas | Episode 7.17 "Class" |
| 2011 | The Game | Jenna Rice | Episode 4.13: "The Right to Choose Episode" |
| Gossip Girl | Raina Thorpe | Recurring cast (Season 4; 11 episodes) | |
[edit] References
- ^ "Euphemia "Tika" Sumpter". SOAPCENTRAL. 2010-04-25. Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/theactors/sumpter_tika.php. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ "On The Set- new YBF chick tika sumpter films scenes for gossip girl". THEYBF. 2011-01-05. Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. http://theybf.com/2011/01/05/on-the-set-new-ybf-chick-tika-sumpter-films-scenes-for-gossip-girl. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- ^ "New Music: Jason Derulo – 'It Girl'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. August 3, 2011. http://www.rap-up.com/2011/08/03/new-music-jason-derulo-it-girl/. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
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